Swiggy, a leading food delivery platform, has announced the expansion of its 10-minute food delivery service, Bolt, to over 400 cities and towns across India.
Swiggy launches bolt services in October
Initially launched in major cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, Bolt is now available in Tier I, II, and III cities, including Jaipur, Lucknow, and Roorkee.
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“Bolt is changing the way customers are experiencing food… With all the customer love we’ve received so far and the growing excitement from both national and local restaurants, expanding Bolt was an easy decision. We’re thrilled to bring this experience to even more cities and homes,” said Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Swiggy’s Food Marketplace.
Swiggy partners with 40,000 restaurants
Further, Swiggy has partnered with over 40,000 restaurants, offering a range of more than 10 lakh menu items. The Bolt service aims to deliver freshly prepared food, including snacks, beverages, and breakfast items, within 10 minutes. To ensure efficiency, the delivery radius for Bolt is limited to 2 km, with orders prioritized for delivery executives nearest to the Bolt outlets.
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According to Swiggy, Bolt has seen the highest adoption in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, followed by Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat. The company has also partnered with popular brands like KFC, McDonald’s, and Starbucks, as well as local establishments.
In Tier II cities, restaurants like Varalakshmi Tiffins in Guntur and Baap of Rolls in Roorkee report that over 10% of their orders are processed through Swiggy Bolt.